Changes in the number of copies of chromosomal DNA segments and the genes they contain are called ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


copy number variants
CNVs
CNV

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If DNA repair mechanisms were perfect, which of the following would most likely result?

A. We would live forever. B. Evolution as we know it would stop because mutations are the only agent that gives us new genetic variation. C. The rate of evolutionary change would dramatically increase. D. Humans would stop aging, as aging is a collection of DNA mutations. E. All of the answer options are correct.

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The exchange of chromosome parts may occur during 

A. telophase II. B. anaphase II. C. prophase I. D. metaphase II.

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Sperm pass through several stages during their development. What is the earliest stage in which the cell becomes haploid?

a. sperm b. secondary spermatocyte c. spermatogonium d. spermatid

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Organisms in all trophic levels may be consumed by decomposers.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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